Maxwell hits Williams over Como donation
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Dan Williams (left) is under fire from fellow 74th District State Rep. candidate Josh Maxwell for taking a campaign contribution from disgraced former Coatesville Area School District Superintendent Richard Como.
The revelation of a pair of April campaign contributions from disgraced former Coatesville Area School District (CASD) Superintendent Richard Como to Dan...
NAACP chapter claims conflict of interest for president
Members ask Dr. Taylor to step aside for matters related to CASD
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – NAACP members called for Coatesville Area NAACP Chapter President Dr. Tonya Thames Taylor to recuse herself at the NAACP general meeting Monday night at City Hall, suggesting that her role as a school board member has prevented her from taking actions in the best interests of the...
State NAACP schedules public forum on racism
Residents invited to speak on Oct. 15 at Second Baptist Church
The Pennsylvania State Conference of NAACP Branches’ Education Committee has scheduled public hearings in Coatesville in an effort to quell the turmoil caused by the exits of two former CASD administrators over allegedly racist remarks.
As promised at the last Coatesville Area School District meeting, the Pennsylvania State Conference...
Residents march in protest of CASD decisions
Public, politicians call for action as attorneys continue sparring
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Protestors gather on the steps of the Benner Administration Building. Many called for the resignation of the entire school board in response to recent events.
COATESVILLE – Chanting “the board must go!” a group of about 50 citizens marched from Ash Park to the Benner Administration Building...
Attorney calls for Romaniello, Ellison to be ousted
Rep. for Hawa claims he was forced to ignore orders from DA
Acting Coatesville Area School District Superintendent Angelo Romaniello (right) is facing allegations that he countermanded directives from Chester Couynty District Attorney Tom Hogan to keep the school district’s computer system locked down, pending an investigation.
Updated, 7:30 p.m.: adds comments from school district, attorney...
One word: shameful
CASD school board disrespects residents for no good reason
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
CALN — I’ve been to a lot of Board of Education meetings over the years, some compelling, some downright boring, but until Tuesday night, I’ve never been to one that could be described with one word:
Shameful.
The Coatesville Area School District Board of Education endured (I wish I could use the word...
CASD School Board allows Como, Donato to resign
Despite 3-hours of public comment asking for firings, board votes 6-1 to accept resignations
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Acting Coatesville Area School District Superintendent Dr. Angelo Romaniello reads a statement. Many of his words were met with jeers and boos.
CALN – The Coatesville Area School District Board of Education voted 6-1 on Tuesday night to allow the resignations of...
Letter: Parent calls for school board’s ouster
Editor’s Note: The following is a statement to the media from Ana S. Santo that she agreed to have published as a letter to the editor.
Media:
As a taxpayer, as a parent and as a human being—I am appalled at what’s been going on at the Coatesville School District.
Please continue to report tonight at the school board meeting and to chase the investigation that is still underway by the Chester...
CASD board to vote Tuesday on administrators’ exits
Sources say board disagrees that firings are in district’s best interest
By Kathleen Brady Shea and Kyle Carrozza, The Times
CALN — A statement from the Coatesville Area School District on Monday confirmed that the board plans to vote Tuesday night on whether to accept the resignations of former Superintendent of Schools Richard Como and Coatesville Area High School Athletic Director Jim...
School board: D.A.’s probe precludes comments
Parents, taxpayers air grievances as CASD remains silent on personnel matters
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Liz Muirhead tells the board that administrators must be held responsible for their actions. “We’ve made the mistake in the past, allowing administrators to depart with their reputations intact when they should have been held accountable,” she said.
CALN – In an...
